Puthukulangara Devi Temple is located in Othara village in the Thiruvalla taluk of Pathanamthitta district. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali and the idol of the main deity can be seen here in the most vicious form. The annual festival of the temple sometimes known as Othara Padayani features Padayanimela. During the festive days Kakarissi natakam, Pooppada thullal and Bhiravikolam are performed. The most imposing padayani spectacle is performed on the last day by wearing a vast head covering made of 1001 painted palm leafs.